News

• 15.04.2019

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  Artists of collaborative project by G.A.P. and EMMA announced

  The seven artists chosen for OFF THE LAB have been announced. The collaborative project promotes diversity in the Finnish cultural sector and highlights collaboration between the artists as well as with the museum. The work result of the group selected through an open call will be displayed at EMMA this autumn.

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• 08.04.2019

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  Maaria Wirkkala's artwork and a new documentary on Rut Bryk on view at EMMA

  Maaria Wirkkala's new artwork Mind Mosaic and a documentary on Rut Bryk produced by EMMAare on view before travelling to Japan as part of the Rut Bryk touring exhibition.

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• 04.04.2019

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  Artist interview with Juhana Moisander

  EMMA's Curator Laura Kokkonen interviewed artist Juhana Moisander, whose artwork premieres at EMMA. His new work Ethology of a Man examines models of human group behaviour that repeat themselves from one historical era to another. The video installation has been created in cooperation with a contact improvisation group. It depicts dynamics of power and the rise and fall of leaders.

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• 21.03.2019

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  Solo exhibitions of Rut Bryk and Tapio Wirkkala simultaneously on display abroad

  The works of the artist couple are being prepared at EMMA for the international solo exhibitions. Rut Bryk’s ceramic art is taken on an extensive touring exhibition to Japan, while Wirkkala’s glass art is on display at the Murano Glass Museum in Venice. EMMA presents a new documentary on Rut Bryk as well as Maaria Wirkkala’s new work "Mosaics of the Mind".

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Exhibitions

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  30.01.2019 - 07.07.2019

  Jonathan Meese, Daniel Richter, Tal R: The Men Who Fell from Earth

  The Men Who Fell from Earth is a group exhibition featuring three leading contemporary painters of our time: Jonathan Meese, Daniel Richter and Tal R. Read more

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  10.10.2018 - 28.04.2019

  Alicja Kwade: Trans-For-Men

  Alicja Kwade, a contemporary artist widely celebrated in recent international art biennials, makes her Finnish debut with her solo show Trans-For-Men. The exhibition, that is built around a commission by the Saastamoinen Foundation, sheds light on the artist’s current practice. Read more

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  26.03.2019 - 07.07.2019

  Juhana Moisander: Ethology of a Man

  Juhana Moisander’s videoinstallation Ethology of a Man (2019) examines models of human group behaviour that repeat themselves from one historical era to another. The video installation was created in cooperation with a contact improvisation group and features a strong soundscape. With their movements, the performers depict different scenes that show dynamics of power, such as a crowd in a frenzied ecstasy and the rise and fall of leaders. Read more

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  03.04.2019 - 05.05.2019

  Rut Bryk documentary and Mosaics of the Mind

  A documentary on Rut Bryk produced by EMMA will premiere on 2 April. It is shown in the exhibition space in the middle of the Bryk & Wirkkala Visible Storage. Artist Maaria Wirkkala's work Mosaics of the Mind is displayed until April 14th alongside the documentary. Read more

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  30.01.2019 - 26.05.2019

  Jonna Kina: Arr. for a Scene

  Shot on 35 mm film, Jonna Kina's five-minute work is a documentary portrait of two Foley artists recreating sound effects for the famous shower scene in Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960). The work investigates how sounds are produced for cinematic purposes and what happens when the conventions of film are deconstructed. Read more

Collection exhibitions — always on display

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  Always on display

  Bryk & Wirkkala: Visible Storage

  Bryk & Wirkkala: Visible Storage takes a behind-the-scenes look at the invisible work done by museums. EMMA is the home of the Tapio Wirkkala Rut Bryk Foundation Collection, which is on display in its entirety in Visible Storage, a unique fusion of a storehouse, exhibition and workspace. Read more

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  Always on display

  Touch

  Touch presents a curated pick of Finnish and international contemporary works from the Saastamoinen Foundation Art Collection. With the overarching theme of humanity at its core, the show delves into fundamental questions concerning the human condition and the nature of human existence. Read more

Events

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  24.04.2019

  16.00-17.00

  Artist meeting: Antti Kytömäki

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  27.04.2019

  15.00-16.00

  April Jazz Goes EMMA

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About EMMA

Art Collections

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  EMMA Collection

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  Saastamoinen Foundation

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  Tapio Wirkkala Rut Bryk Foundation

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Visit us

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  Shop

  The EMMA Shop offers an attractive range of gift items for lovers of art and design of all ages. Visit during WeeGee’s opening hours or check out our 24/7 web shop.

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  Guided tours & art workshops

  Get more out of your visit on a guided group tour. Our expert guides share background facts and insights to enrich your museum experience.

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  Host your event

  Be inspired by art! EMMA is an inspiring venue for all sorts of events. We have two rentable spaces for hosting special occasions: Aitio and Paletti.

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